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Protein (for children)

Builds tissue, immune cells, hormones, and enzymes. Children need roughly 0.95 g/kg/day (ages 4–13). A parent doesn't usually need to track grams — meeting protein at every meal (egg, dairy, meat, beans, tofu) almost always covers it.

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Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.